ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORTING 2017 CATHOLIC EDUCATION, ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE SCHOOL PROFILE School name Postal address Seton College 1148 Cavendish Road, MT GRAVATT EAST, QLD, 4122 Phone Email (07) 3291 5333 smtgravatt@bne.catholic.edu.au School website www. seton.qld.edu.au Warren Bath - Principal Contact person Principal s foreword Seton College, Mt Gravatt East, was founded in God s name in 1964 by the Daughters of Charity. Under the charism of Mother Elizabeth Seton, our College ethos is that every child can learn and that every child is capable of success. Our motto Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) encourages students to commit to their greater purpose and to always do their best. As a School of Specific Purpose, we empower students to be 21st century learners, ready for the workforce, catering for diverse learning needs and embracing cultural differences. Every child at Seton College is known by name; we keep our student numbers to around 330 and provide an excellent student/teacher ratio. We offer a dedicated Learning Enhancement Team, a Positive Behaviour for Learning specialist, counselling staff, a speech therapist, and a very highly-regarded Vocational Education and Training Department including a Registered Training Organisation. In the early part of secondary school our focus is on literacy and numeracy, while in the senior school students have the opportunity to attain the Queensland Certificate of Education while undertaking training certificate courses, work experience, school-based apprenticeships, and TAFE Qld qualifications. Our mission is to ensure that every child will receive a quality education within the Australian Curriculum, which has been tailored to their individual needs with the view to meaningful, contributive, and productive pathways into employment and their future. School facts Seton College is a Catholic school administered through Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane. Coeducational or Single sex Year levels offered: Primary Secondary P-12 Total student enrolments: 326 Girls: 102 Boys: 224 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 1
Characteristics of the student body Seton College caters for diverse learning needs, attracting students Brisbane-wide and from Logan City. Enrolment numbers are specifically capped at around 330 students, and around 60% of the student body is verified, a large percentage having high-functioning ASD. A transition process for Year 7 students begins in the previous October, when they are informed about their House and Pastoral Groups. In 2017, the College had 12 indigenous students and an active indigenous support group which raises awareness and initiates a variety of communication programs. The College continues to support Archdiocesanplanned ATSIC gatherings. Social climate Children are known by name at Seton College. All students belong to one of three Houses overseen by a House Leader and an Assistant House Leader. Each day begins and concludes with Pastoral Care Group, with two Pastoral Care teachers and a School Officer, where a variety of school matters are discussed. A school-wide meditation occurs during the morning s Pastoral Care time, and students are required to read when returning to classes after breaks, in addition to their prescribed class reading. This makes for a calm and focused environment. As a small cohort, students interact and know each other across Year groups. This can be especially helpful for newer students. Year cohorts are close-knit and function collaboratively in an environment which encourages children to nurture self and others. The College operates the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program and, with a high student to teacher ratio, can keep social conflict to a minimum and quickly identify and resolve problems. Students have many opportunities to participate in a variety of lunch time and extra-curricular activities. Curriculum - our distinctive offerings Religious Education [core 7-12]; English [core 7-12, offered at 4 levels in each year group]; Mathematics [core 7-12, offered at 4 levels in each year group]; Science [core, offered at 3 levels in Year 7 & 8, 4 levels in Year 9 & 10]; Geography [core, Years 7 & 8]; History [core, Year 7-10]; Physical Education [core, 7-12]; Computer/Technology [1:1 laptop, 7-12] ITD/Manual Arts; Graphic Art; Drama; Music. Eco-sustainability Program. In the Senior years focus is on Pathways Planning and Vocational Education and Training [Hospitality, Business, AgFoods, Retail, IT, Sport and Fitness, Community Services, Foundation Skills] work experience, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, and TAFE Qld courses. Also offered are Functional Mathematics and Functional English. The College offers QCAA accredited QCA courses including Mathematics A, English Communication and Pre-Vocational Mathematics. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 2
Curriculum - our extra curricula activities The College is involved in a variety of extra-curricular programs including swimming, athletics and cross country, with swimming squad open to students. Many students are very competitive in para events up to a national level. The College offers a wide variety of lunchtime programs including eco-gardening, computer games, board games, art club, gymnasium, recreational swimming, homework room, drama, choir, cross country, touch football, basketball, handball, library, photo club and Minecraft club. The College participates in the wider local community and is actively involved in community service initiatives including Breakfast Club at local State Primary Schools, plus fundraising for a number of Catholic charities. Parent, student and teacher satisfaction Feedback attained from our formal consultations with parents at information sessions, Parent/Teacher interviews, and from Parents and Friends Association and College Board reports indicates a high level of parental satisfaction. Other channels of direct communication (emailing and the College diary) between parents and teachers provide a similar opportunity for establishing feedback. In general, parents are satisfied with the commitment of staff and the varied learning opportunities provided our students. Similarly, there is good satisfaction with our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program and the Pastoral Care within the College. Parent engagement The College recognises the essential role parents play in their children s education and has an active Board and Parents and Friends Association. In addition to scheduled twice-yearly Parent-Teacher Meetings, parents are encouraged to maintain regular contact with teachers and Pastoral Care Group Leaders. This communication is a welcome and vital part of our students education and care. The College Diary also promotes strong communication between the College and home, operating as a method for conveying day-to-day information. A fortnightly College Newsletter provides a regular medium for apprising families of latest news and events, while email is utilised to disseminate information in a timelier manner. A variety of well-attended parent and local community functions are held as regular parts of the school calendar. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 3
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS Achievements against 2017 annual plan * Visible Learning - Learning Intentions and Criteria began its implementation in 2016. Staff Professional Learning is intentional/presented to build staff capacity * Visible Learning - 14 Parameters guide learning of staff around High Yield Strategies and improvements * Science in Practice and Creative Textiles in the Senior School implemented successfully- assessment and scaffolding sheets implemented throughout curriculum areas * Student Data consolidation - Individual assessment electronic profiles created Years 7-12 * Learning enhancement upgrade of facilities completed in 2017. * Teacher performance appraisal meetings conducted with the teaching staff and with connected Professional Learning obvious. * Investigation of neuro learning continued throughout the year. Future outlook * Continued focus upon the Excellent Learning Teaching strategies. * Continued implementation of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria feeds into feedback to and from students, staff and families * Recognised the BCE critical challenge and creation of own Seton College Smart Goal and the professional learning for the staff to learn and implement and adjust curriculum for the successful learning opportunities for all the students. * Increasing enrolments. * Increase in teaching staff who have specialist skills to offer our community. * Investment in staff professional develop that continues to enhance the skills of our current staff through a more focused and intentional professional learning program that is directly related to the College s Goals. *Continue to review curriculum offering at both the Junior and Senior years. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 4
STUDENT OUTCOMES Whole school attendance rate 90.00 % Prep attendance rate % Year 7 attendance rate 92.00 % Year 1 attendance rate % Year 8 attendance rate 88.00 % Year 2 attendance rate % Year 9 attendance rate 90.00 % Year 3 attendance rate % Year 10 attendance rate 91.00 % Year 4 attendance rate % Year 11 attendance rate 87.00 % Year 5 attendance rate % Year 12 attendance rate 88.00 % Year 6 attendance rate % Management of non-attendance All rolls are marked in EMinerva each morning and afternoon. All late students are to report to the Student Support Officer who follows up on issues of persistent lateness with the Deputy Principal. Any student who is absent from school is followed up by a SMS to the parent (If there is no previous advice from the parent). Persistent absenteeism is followed up with parents by the Deputy Principal and College Counsellor. Techers also mark the roll at the beginning of each lesson. It should be noted that in the Senior years the College has a strong Vocational focus. Attendance figures are affected by the numbers of students who are on school based Apprenticeship and Traineeship days. NAPLAN results Average NAPLAN results Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Year 3 Year 5 School Aust. School Aust. Reading Writing Spelling Numeracy Year 7 Year 9 School Aust. School Aust. 484.33 544.70 513.18 580.90 366.85 513.00 413.81 551.90 444.65 549.60 498.58 581.50 471.71 553.80 520.56 592.00 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 5
Apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 Year 12 student enrolment as a percentage of the Year 10 (2015) student cohort 79.0 % Outcomes for Year 12 cohort of 2017 Number of students receiving a Senior Education Profile Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate Individual Achievement Number of students awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12 Number of students awarded one or more Vocational Educational Training (VET) qualifications Number of students who are completing or completed a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT) Number of students awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Number of students receiving an Overall Position (OP) 52 0 22 47 10 0 0 Percentage of OP/ IBD eligible students with OP 1-15 or an IBD 0.0 % Percentage of Year 12 students who are completing or completed a SAT or were awarded one or more of the following: QCE, IBD, VET qualification Percentage of Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre applicants receiving a tertiary offer 90.0 67.0 % % Overall Position (OP) bands Number of students in each band for OP 1 to 15 OP 1-5 OP 6-10 OP 11-15 0 0 0 Vocational Educational Training qualification (VET) Number of students awarded certificates under the Australian Qualification Framework Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III or higher 36 38 8 Post-school destination information At the time of publishing this School Annual Report, the results of the 2017 Year 12 post-school destinations survey, Next Step, were not available. Information about the post-school destinations of students will be published in September when the information is made available to the school. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 6
STAFF PROFILE Workforce composition Teaching staff Non-teaching staff Headcounts Full-time equivalents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 46 46 43.7 33.5 Less than 5 Highest level of attainment Doctorate Masters Post Graduate Diploma/ Certificate Bachelor Degree Diploma/Certificate Number of teaching staff (teaching staff includes school leaders) 0 8 3 28 7 Expenditure on and participation in teacher professional learning The total funds expended on teacher professional learning in 2017 was $ The major professional development initiatives were as follows: - Positive Behaviour for Learning - Teacher Advancement Program to develop essential skills and pedagogy - Excellence in Learning and Teaching 49 535. Average staff attendance rate The staff attendance rate was 97.16 % in 2017. Proportion of staff retained from the previous school year From the end of the 2016 school year, school for the 2017 year. 84.9 % of staff were retained by the ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 7
SCHOOL INCOME School income by funding source School income broken down by funding source is available via the My School website at http://www.myschool.edu.au/ To access our school income details, click on the My School link above. You will then be taken to the My School website with the Find a school text box. Type in the name of the school you wish to view, and select <GO>. School financial information is available by selecting Finances on the top menu on the school s entry web page. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT 2017 8